Despite his impressive record of 13 Premier League winners’ medals, Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has been excluded from the 15-player shortlist for the 2024 Premier League Hall of Fame nominations. This exclusion comes in light of the legal issues Giggs faced, including charges of coercive or controlling behaviour against his former partner and assault
Wales right-back Connor Roberts shared an interesting superstition before the playoff final against Poland. He stated that he has never lost a game at club level while sporting a mustache. This unbeaten run began last season with Burnley as the team achieved promotion from the Championship and continues now with Leeds, who currently lead the
Monza are exceeding expectations to sit 10th in Serie A this season, in part due to the exploits of Di Gregorio between the sticks. While not the most glamourous name, the 26-year-old has still made 93 saves and boasts a solid save success rate of 75.2%. With 11 clean sheets, too, Di Gregorio is one
England’s recent 1-0 defeat against Brazil at Wembley has once again highlighted their shortcomings when facing top-tier teams. Despite Gareth Southgate’s efforts to revitalize the squad and improve their performance, the match against Brazil exposed familiar weaknesses in defense and midfield control. Southgate’s team has made progress in recent years with notable tournament runs, but
Manchester City’s hopes of securing the Premier League title have been dealt a blow following Kyle Walker’s injury during England’s game against Brazil. The right-back was forced off in the first half of the friendly match due to a suspected hamstring problem, raising concerns about his availability for City’s upcoming clash with Arsenal. England manager
England striker Harry Kane will no longer be part of the team as he is being sent back to Bayern Munich to continue his recovery from an ankle injury. Despite initially joining the England squad for the friendly against Brazil, Kane was unable to recover in time for the match and will miss the upcoming
Bukayo Saka, the talented winger from Arsenal, has made the decision to leave the England camp and return to his club for further rehabilitation. The Football Association (FA) made the announcement on Thursday, revealing that Saka had arrived at the camp with an injury that prevented him from participating in training sessions. As a result
Leicester City is in hot water with the Premier League after they were referred to an independent commission for alleged breaches in the league’s profit and sustainability rules. The club, which was relegated to the Championship last season, failed to submit their audited financial accounts, leading to this action. If found guilty, Leicester could potentially
In a surprising announcement, the German soccer federation (DFB) revealed that they will be ending their long-standing relationship with Adidas and will now be partnering with American sportswear giant Nike from 2027 to 2034. This move marks a significant change for German soccer, as Adidas has been the official supplier of the national teams for
There are talks in the football world that Manchester United is considering making a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder João Gomes. The 23-year-old has caught the attention of United this season, as they look to bolster their squad in the upcoming transfer window. Gomes has been a key player for Wolves this season, showcasing his
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has voiced his disapproval of the design of the England shirts for the upcoming European Championship. He specifically pointed out the alteration of the St. George’s Cross, calling for the original white version to be reinstated. Starmer emphasized the unifying nature of the flag and expressed his belief that it
Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s recent comments regarding Real Madrid’s pursuit of Kylian Mbappé shed light on a potential issue that could arise if the French forward were to join the LaLiga giants. Laporta expressed his belief that Mbappé’s arrival could “distort” the team’s dressing room, citing the player’s salary demands and preferred position on the
The stereotype of professional footballers being unintelligent or uneducated individuals who only focus on their career and personal pleasures is a common perception. However, there are numerous exceptions to this stereotype that defy the norm. Players like Ben Davies of Tottenham Hotspur challenge these assumptions by showcasing their intellectual side and commitment to self-improvement. At
As the countdown to Euro 2024 continues, Germany finds themselves in a precarious position. The team, under the guidance of coach Julian Nagelsmann, is still far from being tournament-ready, less than three months before the start of the competition on home soil. Despite this, Nagelsmann remains adamant that the team does not feel under pressure.